I don't but I live in fear of the day. LOL Just make it plain that it was your choice as her parent to make and that you are helping her get the best education and values for your family.
My kids didn't care so much about the school as they did going on a school bus. There is going to be things they want to do and can't all the time. If you are sure about homeschooling, they won't pick up any possiblilities. When she asks about school, confidently explain that homeschooling is the best choice you made for her and perhaps tell her special things about homeschooling that differ from school. (take breaks when you want, don't have to go out in the cold every morning, don't have to get dressed up, can spend special time with mommy etc.)
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My kids don't ask to go back to public school. Husband and I talked with them about why we homeschool and why they won't be returning to public school system.
Is your daughter an only child? Are there any homeschool support groups around, that way you can find her some homeschool friends?? We have a little homeschool group and the children are mostly boys and around my son's age. So, that works out good..lol
My daughter complains about missing her school friends all the time (she went to public k, now HS for first grade). Sometimes *I* feel bad that she will miss out on several things that go along with reg school, but then I'm happy she WILL miss other things, kwim?
It's hard when you go against what most people consider "normal".
Many years ago I had one that fussed about going. I told him that it would never, ever happen. That way he would quit thinking it might be a possibility. I explained that the schools were inferior plus we as followers of scripture could not turn our children over to an ungodly government to educate them. He later was glad that I didn't allow him as he would have missed some opportunities had he been in school. At 16 he worked part time at a grocery store. They loved him and loved how he worked so hard and was so mature. At the age of 17 they made him manager of another one of their stores. He worked through managing in some different stores then went into oilfield work. He is now in management with the company he works for. He is 31 and makes very, very good money :)
You know, my dd did that at that age and even into K and 1st grade. However, she is now a 3rd grader and is at peace with it. She even has some friends that go to private or public school and is fine. She does also have some homeschooled friends. I think, at this age, it is important for YOU to look confident (even it you don't feel it) and be firm about what you are doing with her education. You know what is best.
Do you use Unit Studies?
- AeonReflux
on Jan. 22, 2012 at 4:36 PM